Black Panther isn’t perfect, but it features some incredibly fun characters, a beautifully realized Wakanda and one of the MCU’s best villains to date.
In fact, there isn’t a true blockbuster film hitting theaters until A Wrinkle In Time on March 9th.
Like most blockbusters, Black Panther should end up being front-loaded, but the film has a lot going for it to have a sustained run at the top.
In addition, February doesn’t offer a ton of competition for the throne.